The first location in South Jersey, Noodles & Company, which will open its doors on Aug. 29, is a fast-casual restaurant which serves classic noodle and pasta dishes inspired by flavors around the world. The restaurant has dishes such as pad Thai, spaghetti and meatballs, steak stroganoff and Wisconsin mac and cheese.

The new restaurant will open at 11 a.m. daily and will be located in the East Gate Shopping Center, 1540 Nixon Dr., Moorestown.

"We are excited to bring Noodles' world of flavors to Moorestown. From healthy to indulgent, savory to comforting, we have something for everyone, from kids to adults," said Pete Strang, operating partner of American Noodle Company, LLC. "With a broad menu of noodles, salads, soups and sandwiches, you can get a different taste every day, in lots of different ways. It is flavors from around the world, right down the street. That's why Noodles is called Your World Kitchen."

American Noodle Company, LLC., the franchisee of Noodles & Company, plans to open 40 locations over the next 10 years in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

The 3,000-square-foot restaurant will include a dining room that will seat 96 people. Regular restaurant hours will be Monday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.